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Latest post on 31 August 2014 - 19:13
The company we have our UK house insured through is Intasure http://www.intasure.com/ We had to use two separate companies to bring our guys out here, but as I said unfortunately the company we used has ceased trading. Perhaps it's worth asking your local vet, or even just googling for someone
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Latest post on 31 August 2014 - 09:55
Now that's just made me think of a certain Scottish play !!
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Latest post on 31 August 2014 - 09:44
I agree I'm not going on my hols till October FLying away for Halloween (sitting on hands) No I'll be back here for that so beware purple rinses on broomsticks ?
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Latest post on 31 August 2014 - 09:19
I agree I'm not going on my hols till October
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Latest post on 31 August 2014 - 09:11
If you can wait till tonight I can give you the name of our insurance company in the UK who we go through. Sorry can't help with the pet relocation as the company we used in Manchester have now closed
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Latest post on 30 August 2014 - 21:51
You pay Aramex via your credit card once the parcel is in Dubai or you can pay cash on delivery
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Latest post on 30 August 2014 - 21:39
Thanks very much Geordie expat! Never used S&S before but have an account. How do they charge you for delivery? They charge by weight. You can calculate it on the website
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Latest post on 30 August 2014 - 21:29
Shop and Ship is usually within a week for delivery
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Latest post on 29 August 2014 - 14:02
Had a look in P&S and they had everything but. Shower gel, spray deos and men's roll ons ?
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Latest post on 28 August 2014 - 17:52
I may be wrong but I believe the maximum a ll can charge you for renewal is something like AED 180 or 200
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 17:30
I don't think it's that at all. It's a case of 'I'm in such a hurry and my time is sooooo important as long as I'm in roughly the car parking spaces it'll do' A lot of cars I see look as if they've just been abandoned, never mind parked.
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 17:28
Yes. Potted dog was potted meat. When I was first at school there was no such thing as a packed lunch it was all school dinners and they were just as you can imagine :( <em>edited by Geordie expat on 27/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 17:18
Tell me about it !!! Even if I park miles away from the Mall entrance, you can guarantee when I come out there are always two huge 4x4's either side of me. I haven't had to climb in via the back yet, but there's always a first ;) Try getting over the gear stick in a maxi dress with 10 car washers staring lol Picture in my head I didn't really want ;) but I bet the car washers enjoyed it!
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 17:12
Tell me about it !!! Even if I park miles away from the Mall entrance, you can guarantee when I come out there are always two huge 4x4's either side of me. I haven't had to climb in via the back yet, but there's always a first ;)
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 16:37
I would go further to say, that there is no way a nine year old girl should have access to any type of gun, under supervision, or not. Surely it just gives them the totally wrong impression. And yes I know that if they want them in later life they'll get hold of one, but why encourage it?
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 16:28
Ladies, I don't want to upset anyone here and I do feel for the man's family but........he was a veteran. Why would someone who has probably seen this type of weapon fired in anger agree to teach a young child how to use one? <em>edited by Geordie expat on 27/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 14:34
Beebers, irrelevant as to your views of guns - no child should have an autmotic weapon in their hands.... No one apart from trained personnel should have an automatic weapon in their hands and even then, its debatable. I was thinking of adding that, as I do sometimes wonder!
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 14:32
Beebers, irrelevant as to your views of guns - no child should have an autmotic weapon in their hands.... No one apart from trained personnel should have an automatic weapon in their hands
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 14:15
I hate it when that happens. You get to your car and usually have to wait until the person gets back to their car so you can move. [b'>Or sometimes at the supermarket, you come out with a trolley full of bags, and someone sees you and follows you to your parking space with a view to taking over the space when you leave. [/b'> You then start loading your car, and in their mind you are not moving fast enough, so they start honking at you to hurry up! WTH?! If someone does that to me I always put the shopping away, take the trolley back and then go back into the shop!!!! I actually did that last week.... Evil i know But fun and I always do it whether they honk at me or not.
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 14:14
I hate it when that happens. You get to your car and usually have to wait until the person gets back to their car so you can move. [b'>Or sometimes at the supermarket, you come out with a trolley full of bags, and someone sees you and follows you to your parking space with a view to taking over the space when you leave. [/b'> You then start loading your car, and in their mind you are not moving fast enough, so they start honking at you to hurry up! WTH?! If someone does that to me I always put the shopping away, take the trolley back and then go back into the shop!!!!
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 14:01
If you know who you want to use, contact the airline direct. Majority are very helpful and will give you all the information you need. Just be aware you will need to have time to do all the running around beforehand and then be able to drop your dog off yourself.
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 12:32
Thank you - that's very sweet of you I'm away back to the UK next month If you cant get any let me know How spoilt are we making her ;)
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 12:20
Never had to use these guys yet....... but I have only heard good things about them. The owner is a Brit. Chris Meyrick 05 529 80518
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 12:20
If they have any I'll get some for you
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 12:03
Thanks GE but it's a bit far for me - will check out hte Al wasl one (roll on - pink top) I said I would look :)
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 12:00
Thanks - will take a look (even though i just ordered a year's worth from boots online) I can still have a look in P&S DIP on Friday if you like? Just tell me which one it is you want.
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 09:00
I've given up as I can't find it anywhere now :( Been using this for a while and it's good http://www.sebamed.com/products/sensitive-skin/deodorants.html <em>edited by Geordie expat on 27/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 08:49
Hi katedansledesert! Congratulations on coming to dubai! We used to live in JVT (jumeirah village triangle), it is close to your DH's work and the villas have a HUGE L-shaped garden for your dog. The only problem is that most gardens are not landscaped by the landlords, so you will have to invest some money to put up a good garden. We moved to RAK, but just to give you an idea of prices (2 years ago, so might not be accurate anymore ), we put interlocks at the back of the garden (leading out the living room and dining room doors all the way down to the back wall of the garden), paying 4000 DHS, and we were quoted 8000 DHS to do the garden to the side of the house (grass, palm tree, shrubs, plants) and some gravel at the front of the house. Basically, if you're willing to invest a big chunk of money for what might be only one year (in case you're renting), your dog will be very happy in JVT, there are loads of dogs around (in our block, every villa -bar one- had at least one dog) and the walks are lovely. HTH We are still in JVT and instead of having all the side of the garden landscaped, we had it cleared and left as sand. Both dogs love this and we don't have to problem of some of our neightbours, where the dogs are ruining a lovely lawn. We have had the back of the villa paved and surrounded by gravel with a palm tree and the rest of the plants in pots. Easier and cheaper to maintain.
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 08:44
Thanks Geordie...No I haven't. I am always diffident to post queries on fb somehow. Do you reckon I would get a better response? You would probably get at least a few honest responses amongst the other ones which will be a waste of time and space!!
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 17:54
I don't, but have you asked on the facebook page?
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 17:41
How's the journey shorter?? It has had to get to the UK first.
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 17:19
I have also been told that if you do sell the current tenant has first option to rent, if the new owner does not want to live there.
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 15:02
I am sure it was SarahLou who just found hers attached to her front door and it was perfectly legal
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 14:55
We've had great service from them for the past two years and yes we were cold called
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 12:22
I totally agree with everything but if I was to say what I really think I would probably be out of here before my feet could touch the ground ;) <em>edited by Geordie expat on 26/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 12:02
And of course drivers flying down SZR going bumper to bumper with cars at 200kph aren't dangerous or a threat to other road users at all! nor the countless drivers that are in the middle lane going so slow they may as well be going backwards! Or the thousands of drivers chatting away on their mobile or having their heads down texting away! But lets penalise all those dangerous women applying lipstick at a red light for all of what 3 seconds! pls get a grip, 12 points for that but 4 points while on your mobile!! If you read if properly, it says applying make up while driving. Only mentions mobiles and red lights
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 12:01
But what about those who drive hubby's car ? edited by Geordie expat on 26/08/2014 Do they own hubby's car? Probably not. but it should still apply
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 11:44
But what about those who drive hubby's car ? <em>edited by Geordie expat on 26/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 11:43
We've got a Subaru XV and plan to change to the new Outback shortly. Great for taking the dogs around in and also very safe on the roads. Perhaps worth a check on here re safety http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 17:10
I've bought Camel Milk in majority of the shops here. Spinneys, C4 etc
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 15:12
My eldest DD was nearly two and a half when the second arrived and yes they bought each other , presents. When I asked her to help it was things like bringing me a clean nappy or a clean babygro. I didn't change the eldest DDs routine at all. She still went to play groups and on play dates, all I did was bundle the younger one up and took her with us and that happened almost as soon as I was home from hospital. <em>edited by Geordie expat on 25/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 14:54
LOL - what do you know about my speed demon antics? Well you were the one who suggested I drive with one hand after my op. Enough said ;)
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 14:34
If it's anything like the North, we didn't even have to go over once we'd decided where and what we wanted. The solicitor was brilliiant and as for the estate agents, they are still helping us out, by holding our keys and arranging transfers etc for our guests. Dubai agents could learn a lot from them ;) As Livelytrish said, it's all about the title deeds, make sure they are kosher straight away.
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 14:34
If you had put Ralf in that car, he would have won. If you'd put you in that car you would have won
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 14:30
what do you mean - becuae of who he is - you mean british or black? The British thing and the fact he won the championship so quickly. You'll find the real British supporters prefer Jenson. <em>edited by Geordie expat on 25/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 14:21
I think you'll still find a lot of Brits who support him just because of who he is and the fact that he won his first championship so quickly. They will obviously not be die hard F1 fans ;)
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 14:04
At this rate we might be able to get a Cyprus EW page!!!!! You've read my mind :) As long as it covers both North and South I'm in
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 13:56
Yes the Ikea (in Nicosia) is quite large, has everything you need. Also there are quite a few furniture shops in Paphos including some selling good second hand furniture. There is also a Paphos based forum (Cyprusliving) which is full of useful info, take a look. We even go across to the Ikea in the south to shop :) Thanks Livelytrish for answering these questions. I had a touch of senile dementia and could not think of your user name.
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 12:24
I believe you call it Karma for the last four seasons of having it all his way ;) He heeee....he's still a good driver but the car this season...really!!! :( I can still remember the race at Silverstone when he was given Mark's new wing as he had broken his and Mark went and showed him how it was done by a "number 2 driver" !!!
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 12:22
Maybe the FIA should do a poll and see if LH did deserve it.... If it was amongst the drivers I have a feeling NR would win, but as for the public, LH as he has a legion of British fans who think he can do no wrong.
 
 
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